2025
Chapter 14 Impact of androgens on cardiovascular risk in women with polycystic ovary syndrome and transgender men
Stachenfeld N, Alexander L, Bender J, Weinzimer S, Pal L, Reckelhoff J. Chapter 14 Impact of androgens on cardiovascular risk in women with polycystic ovary syndrome and transgender men. 2025, 279-293. DOI: 10.1016/b978-0-443-22266-5.00014-8.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchGender-affirming hormone therapyAE-PCOSTransgender menPolycystic ovary syndromeFemale endocrinopathyHigher androgenLong-term consequencesMild hypertensionEndothelial dysfunctionAssociated with endothelial dysfunctionIncreased risk of endothelial dysfunctionRisk of endothelial dysfunctionMenImpact of androgensHyperandrogenemiaHormone therapyHigher androgen levelsInfertilityAndrogen levelsCardiovascular riskVascular systemIncreased riskMetabolic dysfunctionVascular functionCardiovascular disease
2020
Pathophysiological effects of androgens on the female vascular system
Stone T, Stachenfeld NS. Pathophysiological effects of androgens on the female vascular system. Biology Of Sex Differences 2020, 11: 45. PMID: 32727622, PMCID: PMC7391603, DOI: 10.1186/s13293-020-00323-6.ChaptersConceptsFemale cardiovascular systemPolycystic ovary syndromeFemale vasculatureHormone therapyOvary syndromePathophysiological effectsCardiovascular systemTransgender menPrimary medical interventionSignificant medical risksHigh blood pressureCardiovascular disease statesEffects of testosteroneEndogenous androgen concentrationsSex differencesPotential causative linkChronic hyperandrogenismTestosterone dosesEndothelial dysfunctionBlood pressurePatient groupVascular functionCardiovascular regulationSex hormonesAndrogen receptor
2014
Hormonal Changes During Menopause and the Impact on Fluid Regulation
Stachenfeld NS. Hormonal Changes During Menopause and the Impact on Fluid Regulation. Reproductive Sciences 2014, 21: 555-561. PMID: 24492487, PMCID: PMC3984489, DOI: 10.1177/1933719113518992.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHormone therapySodium retentionMenopausal womenFluid regulationCardiovascular functionAldosterone-mediated sodium retentionRisk of hyponatremiaBlood pressure responseFemale reproductive hormonesFluid-regulating hormonesBody fluid volumeRisk of dehydrationBody fluid regulationEstrogen therapyHypervolemic hyponatremiaCardiovascular riskEstradiol effectsSodium loadProgesterone exposureMineralocorticoid receptorProgestogen exposureReproductive hormonesReproductive surgeryHormonal changesDistal tubules